10+ mon, 1+ day ago   (99+ words) The 2020s bakery boom birthed ingenuity and personal inquiry that continues to flourish in the country’s most exciting bakeries This year, we found ourselves settling into meals that felt exciting, confident, and joyful Eater’s picks for where to eat well, right…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (571+ words) With Bakers’ Hangs, Downtime Bakery has made space for connection and commiserating. This excerpt was originally published in Pre Shift, our newsletter for the hospitality industry. Subscribe for more first-person accounts, advice, and interviews. Everyone needs a convenient, accessible place…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (713+ words) Whether piped into delicate bûche de Noël garnishes or plopped into satisfying cookies, meringue brings crisp sweetness to the holiday table Or, if you’re not feeling the forest theme or simply don’t have the patience for piping, the meringue can…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (300+ words) Moko Hirayama’s Parisian cafe serves cookies big on flavor Step 1: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Set aside. Step 2: In a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the butter (or use…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (17+ words) Joe Termini explains why it’s more important than ever to keep his family’s bakery affordable...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (391+ words) From Nature Valley to Kind to Chewy, the best (and sometimes worst) granola bars to throw in your backpack This chewy bar boasts no added sugar — its sweetness comes from allulose — and is also a self-described low-glycemic and keto-friendly food....

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (450+ words) Yule love our selection of jelly roll pans, mushroom decorations, a trusty kitchen tools for mastering the showstopping dessert That doesn’t mean it has to be daunting. Here’s a shoppable checklist for the mixers, piping bags, baking sheets, and all…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (240+ words) The cookbook author calls these simple but decadent cookies “Italian dessert royalty” 24 ounces almond paste, refrigerated1 ½ cups granulated sugar1 cup powdered sugar2 large egg whites16 ounces pine nuts Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan (or two, or three) with…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (342+ words) An easy recipe for a hazelnut chocolate frosting that’s great in cupcakes, cakes, and whatever else you dream up Makes about 3 cups, enough for filling and frosting a bûche de Noël 3.5 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate (¾ cup)14 tablespoons (200 grams) unsalted…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (520+ words) This cookie recipe provides the sturdy, well-scented baseline for building a long-lasting gingerbread house However, if you want to enjoy the cookies, do so immediately, while the edges are still snappable. (If you’re really craving some gingerbread cookies this holiday…...